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Join us this year (in person or online) for the annual Sheffield Urbanism lecture series which I will be delivering in November across two lectures and a broader dialogue with friends from Greece, Kenya, Italy and Pakistan on: "Global Corridor: Techno-Territorial Constellations on a Transforming Planet" https://lnkd.in/ekxuSsYY The planet is entering a new era of restructuring through the rapid proliferation of global infrastructure projects that are bundled together into programs that have come to be termed corridors. Across every region of the globe these technological-led, territorial initiatives are being planned, financed, constructed and operated at unprecedented speed and scale by a multitude of intermediaries. What this means for how we think through the urban question remains to be fully addressed. In this lecture series Dr Jonathan Silver sets out to critically examine the ways infrastructure corridors are restructuring multi-scalar geographies from global urbanisation through to the everyday, lived experience of city dwellers. Doing so opens a set of challenges and opportunities about how we might collectively develop an urban theory of these massive transformations into the future.

A few days ago Philip Oldfield, a Professor of Architecture at UNSW Built Environment Research in Sydney, made a critical observation on X regarding a housing project in Western Sydney, Australia. The primary concern raised by Oldfield was the potential for extreme #urban #heat due to the design and materials used in the project, commonly referred to as the #UrbanHeatIsland (UHI) effect. “An urban heat disaster waiting to happen”, he called it. An interesting case with several solutions as well fortunately. https://lnkd.in/eNXk5wd3

The ANZ Sustainable and Resilient Cities Forum: Sustainable Planning, Urban Regeneration and Smart Technologies, organized by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, will take place from September 30th to October 2nd, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. This event brings together urban planners, policymakers, technology leaders, and sustainability experts for a groundbreaking exploration of sustainable planning, urban regeneration, and smart technologies. Over three days, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge developments in urban sustainability and resilience specific to the contexts of Australia and New Zealand. The forum offers a platform for in-depth discussions on evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches to promote liveable, sustainable, and resilient cities. Through keynote addresses, panel conversations, and real-life examples, participants will gain valuable insights into a range of topics, including sustainable urban planning, smart infrastructure, climate-resilient city design, and intelligent mobility solutions. For more information about the conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/gd4QvH89 Catch the early-bird discount and register today: https://lnkd.in/gBXne765 Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications #Environment #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #Architecture #SmartCities #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #Placemaking #TownPlanning #CityPlanning #Australia #NewZealand #CharteredCertifications

The ANZ Sustainable and Resilient Cities Forum (https://lnkd.in/gg7wdnJc): Sustainable Planning, Urban Regeneration and Smart Technologies, organised by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, will take place from September 30th to October 2nd, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. This event brings together urban planners, policymakers, technology leaders, and sustainability experts for a groundbreaking exploration of sustainable planning, urban regeneration, and smart technologies. Over three days, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge developments in urban sustainability and resilience specific to the contexts of Australia and New Zealand. The forum offers a platform for in-depth discussions on evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches to promote liveable, sustainable, and resilient cities. Through keynote addresses, panel conversations, and real-life examples, participants will gain valuable insights into a range of topics, including sustainable urban planning, smart infrastructure, climate-resilient city design, and intelligent mobility solutions. For more information about the conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/gd4QvH89 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gBXne765 #Environment #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #Architecture #SmartCities #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #Placemaking #TownPlanning #CityPlanning #Australia #NewZealand #CharteredCertifications

🌱 Are you passionate about sustainable urban development? Your expertise is needed!🌍 Hi everyone! 👋🏻 I’m Riya Nagesh Burshe, a Master’s student at the University of Birmingham. I’m writing my dissertation on “Towards Sustainable Urabn Living: A Study of Eco-neighbourhood initiatives in Digbeth, Highgate, East side city park, Birmingham Eastside”. I’m kindly inviting Urban Planners, Architects, Sustainability Experts, Community Members, Birmingham City Council Representatives, Policy Makers, Academics, and individuals with experience in eco-neighbourhoods or related fields to participate in a brief survey. This survey aims to understand how sustainable practices—such as energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, urban mobility, and green spaces—are being implemented in Eastside (including Digbeth, Highgate, and Eastside City Park). Your insights will help compare these practices with global eco-neighbourhoods, offering valuable perspectives on how Eastside can enhance its sustainability efforts. ⏳ The survey will only take 5-10 minutes, but your input is crucial to shaping future urban development strategies! 👉🏻[ https://lnkd.in/dNB2PaV2 ] Please feel free to share this post within your network—your colleagues’ insights are just as valuable. With your help, I hope to gather diverse perspectives that can contribute to a more sustainable urban future. Thank you so much for your time and valuable input. #UrbanSustainability #EcoNeighbourhoods #SustainableDevelopment #EastsideBirmingham #Research #UrbanPlanning #EnvironmentalSustainability #MastersResearch #GreenBuilding #WasteManagement #WaterConservation #SustainableMobility #GreenSpaces #UrbanDesign #CityPlanning #SmartCities #SustainableCities #UrbanInnovation #PublicPolicy #FutureCities

Cutting-Edge Innovations in Water-Sensitive Urban Design for Future Cities Water has always been a globally pressing issue — it has defined our history and path as a civilisation. We've been attracted to it due to its abili #urbanwateruk

Human Nature is set on implementing a master plan in Lewes, East Sussex, England that could set a new benchmark in English urban planning. The Phoenix seeks to transform a 20-acre brownfield site into the “UK’s most sustainable neighbourhood.” https://ow.ly/tl3C50R2vNE

So, I've visited three cities this summer. We're facing a significant challenge: the hotter it gets, the more we try to cool our cities. However, the more we cool cities, the hotter they become — if not done green. We need to fundamentally rethink urban architecture to sustain life in a much more regenerative, connected, and purposeful way. But, where will Global North cities find the resources to retrofit and cool cities without historical and new forms of exploitation? And how will Global South cities do the same without the fiscal and technological capabilities?

What if part of the solution to the climate emergency and housing crisis wasn’t under our noses, but above our heads? ☀ Many European cities now have a long-term undersupply of affordable homes. Reconciling our need for new space in urban centres with cleaner, greener living means retrofitting our existing building stock with bio-based materials, densifying our neighbourhoods and supporting our natural economies. Calling all building owners, city planners and investors: we’re working on an open-source knowledge hub and tool for ‘Optoppen’ – the practice of building on top of existing buildings with timber. Throughout 2024, this page will provide technical information, real-life case studies gathered from across Europe’s cities, and the latest developments in building vertically with bio-based materials. We’ll share content illustrating the benefits of ‘optoppen-ing’ buildings and provide updates on the team’s work and the tool as it progresses. We need an alternative to demolition and new build: densifying our cities in a way that respects climate boundaries, and stops the urban sprawl doom loop with methods and materials that won’t blow our carbon budget. Join us by following this page, and sharing with your contacts in development, housing, and urban design. Built by Nature Whitby Wood Mule Studio New Urban Networks EU Holland Houtland Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia Creative City Solutions Rising Tide #optoppen #timber #cities #housing  #biobased

Professor Tess Broekmans speaks on the role of urban planning in greening the city to adapt to climate change. A useful rule of thumb for municipalities is the 3-30-300 rule by Cecil Konijnendijk: 'Everyone should be able to see 3 trees from home, 30% of the neighbourhood should be covered by tree crowns for shade, and every house should be no more than 300 metres from a green space.' Delft University of Technology Urhahn | urban design & strategy #urbanism #greencities #biodiversity #climatechange